Deliver Homes. Shape Communities. Lead with Purpose.
We’re Hiring: Head of Housing Development – South East
Are you an experienced development leader with a passion for affordable housing and social impact? Join a values-driven housing association committed to delivering high-quality homes and creating places where people and communities can thrive.
The Opportunity:
We’re seeking a dynamic and strategic Head of Housing Development to lead our growing development programme across the South East. This is a key leadership role with responsibility for identifying, securing, and delivering land-led and partnership-based housing schemes that reflect our values of affordability, sustainability, and inclusion.
You’ll play a central role in shaping our development pipeline, working closely with colleagues, partners, and local authorities to bring forward projects that meet real local need and support long-term community growth.
Key Responsibilities:
✅ Lead the planning, delivery, and oversight of new build and regeneration schemes
✅ Drive land acquisition, feasibility assessments, and Section 106 negotiations
✅ Manage the full development lifecycle-from inception to completion and handover
✅ Oversee financial modelling, risk management, and Homes England funding bids
✅ Build strong relationships with local authorities, developers, and key stakeholders
✅ Champion design quality, environmental standards, and placemaking
✅ Provide strong leadership to the development team, supporting their growth and collaboration
What We’re Looking For:
✔ Significant experience in residential development within a housing association or public sector environment
✔ A deep understanding of the South East housing market, planning policy, and affordable housing delivery
✔ Proven ability to manage large-scale development programmes and lead multi-disciplinary teams
✔ Strong commercial and strategic skills, with a passion for social value and resident impact
✔ Skilled in stakeholder engagement and collaborative working
✔ Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the region
Why Join Us?
We’re a purpose-led organisation, not just building homes-but helping solve the housing crisis one community at a time. As Head of Housing Development, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of our development programme and deliver schemes that make a lasting difference to people’s lives.
You’ll be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team where your expertise, ideas, and leadership will help us go further in delivering homes and hope across the South East.
Ready to Build What Matters?
Apply today and take the lead in creating high-quality, affordable homes for the communities that need them most.
Vivid Resourcing are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships or any other characteristic protected by law.
